Aerobe (Noun)
Meaning
An organism (especially a bacterium) that requires air or free oxygen for life.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The aerobe bacteria in the soil broke down organic matter efficiently in the presence of oxygen.
- Staphylococcus aureus is an example of an aerobe that can cause infection in humans.
- Aerobes thrive in environments with ample air supply and are commonly found in diverse ecosystems.
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a type of aerobe bacterium often associated with hospital-acquired infections.
- In aerobic respiration, an aerobe organism converts glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.